DeNiro and 50 Cent Finally Team Up

Zap2It.com | November 2, 2006

Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson

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Tim Hunter will direct New Orleans-set thriller

Robert DeNiro seems to have examined his Oscar-studded resume and come to the following conclusion: Not enough films co-starring rappers.

DeNiro is in talks to co-star with Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson in a currently untitled police thriller set in New Orleans.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the plot revolves around a cop (DeNiro) who thinks his partner died in Hurricane Katrina, only to discover that the partner was actually shot to death (which doesn't necessarily mean he didn't die in Hurricane Katrina, but that's neither here nor there). With his new partner (Mr. Cent), he begins to investigate the crime.

Tim Hunter ("River's Edge") is set to direct. Previously titled "Microwave Park" (and set in Los Angeles), the drama is tentatively set to begin production in February.

Missing from the big screen since "Hide and Seek," DeNiro's next film is "The Good Shepherd, which he directed.

Jackson has "Home of the Brave" coming out later this fall.